sautéed Okra
Calories: 67kcal
Adjust Servings Here: 4 servings
Description
Make perfectly sauteed okra that's not slimy or sticky. Made with onions, ginger, garlic, and a splash of lemon. This dish gets done in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (500 g) Okra
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- ½ cup Onions sliced
- 2 Garlic cloves sliced
- 2 inches Ginger fresh sliced,
- 1 tbsp Chily flakes spicy (optional)
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- ½ tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Pepper
Instructions
- Clean and discard any bad okra. Then wash, cut the tips off and wipe dry the okra.
- In a frying pan or cast-iron skillet, add the oil.
- Sauté the ginger and garlic for 30 seconds.
- Then, add the sliced onions. Saute until onions are translucent.
- Next, add the okra. Cook on medium to high heat, stirring constantly for 2 minutes (medium to high heat will prevent the okra from becoming sticky).
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Add ¼ cup water - continue to cook - stirring often.
- Cook until okra is fork-tender - adding another few tablespoons of water as necessary.
- Finally, add the chili flakes and lemon juice.
- Taste and adjust seasoning.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 67kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 3gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 396mgPotassium: 456mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1504IUVitamin C: 32mgCalcium: 116mgIron: 1mg
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